Monterey Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Standing Up for Injured Riders and Families in Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur

If you’ve ridden the Central Coast, you know there’s no place like Monterey. Whether you’re carving curves on Highway 1 through Big Sur, rolling past Cannery Row, or leaning into Laureles Grade or Carmel Valley Road, this is what motorcycling was made for. The views, the turns, the freedom—it’s all here.

But when something goes wrong, it goes very wrong.

If you were seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash in Monterey County—or if someone you love was killed by a careless driver—I’m here to help. My name is John McCarthy. I grew up on the Central Coast. I live here now. And I founded McCarthy Motorcycle Law to protect riders and their families from a system that’s often quick to blame, slow to help, and rigged against anyone on two wheels.

We don’t just know the roads—we’ve ridden them. And we’re ready to fight for you.

We Know These Roads—Because We’ve Ridden Them Too

This isn’t a place I had to look up. I’ve ridden down Highway 1 at sunset. I’ve dropped into Big Sur’s tight switchbacks. I’ve taken Carmel Valley Road all the way to Arroyo Seco, hit the twisties on Laureles Grade, and watched too many tourists cut corners near Bixby Bridge.

Monterey County is a dream for motorcyclists—but it can turn into a nightmare in an instant when another driver stops paying attention, drifts into your lane, cuts across traffic, or brakes too late.

Some of the most dangerous areas for riders include:

  • Highway 1 through Big Sur (blind corners, distracted tourists, no shoulder)

  • Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade (tight turns, limited sight lines)

  • Munras Avenue, Fremont Street, and Lighthouse in town (dense traffic, unpredictable cars)

  • Highway 68 (fast Salinas commuters, narrow shoulders, impatient drivers)

  • Scenic routes from Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach (heavy foot and bike traffic, distracted drivers)

We’ve helped riders injured in all of these places—and we know how to prove what really happened when the other side tries to blame the biker.

Hurt in a Motorcycle Crash in Monterey County? We’ve Got Your Back.

A motorcycle crash isn’t just a bump in the road. It’s a life-changing event. And when it’s caused by someone else’s negligence, the aftermath can be overwhelming: physical pain, emotional trauma, lost income, medical bills, and an insurance company that seems to care more about its bottom line than your recovery.

If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash, you’re not alone. We represent riders across Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur dealing with:

You ride. You were hurt. Now it’s our job to fight for the justice and support you need.

Insurance Companies Don’t Respect Riders—We Make Them Listen

Let’s be honest: most insurance companies don’t treat motorcyclists fairly. They assume you were speeding, weaving, or taking a risk just because you were on two wheels. They look for any excuse to downplay your injuries or blame you for what happened.

We don’t let that stand.

When you hire McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we:

  • Investigate the crash from day one

  • Collect and preserve critical evidence (gear, dash cam, witnesses, reports)

  • Work with crash reconstruction and medical experts

  • Fight back against anti-rider bias in negotiations and in court

  • Build a case that shows exactly what this crash has cost you—physically, emotionally, and financially

You shouldn’t have to defend your lifestyle just to get a fair recovery. Let us handle that fight for you.

Why Riders in Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur Call Us First

You’ve got options when it comes to hiring a personal injury lawyer—but here’s why so many riders choose us:

  • We focus on motorcycle cases. Not slip-and-falls, not fender benders. Riders only.

  • I grew up on the Central Coast. This is home. These are my roads.

  • You work directly with me. Not an associate in San Francisco. Not a paralegal in L.A. Me.

  • I take this work personally. I’ve lost loved ones to motorcycle crashes. I fight like it’s my own case.

  • You pay nothing unless we win. No upfront costs. No surprises.

  • Free case evaluations, straight to my inbox. No gatekeepers, no nonsense.

This isn’t about cashing checks. It’s about protecting people who ride.

Lost a Loved One in a Motorcycle Crash in Monterey County?

There’s no sugarcoating it—losing someone you love to a motorcycle crash is devastating. And when it could’ve been prevented, it’s even worse.

We’ve walked beside families in Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur who were blindsided by fatal crashes. A driver not paying attention. A car pulling out too fast. A shoulderless road with no forgiveness.

Wrongful death claims in California are about justice, accountability, and helping a family recover from financial and emotional devastation.

You may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Funeral and burial expenses

  • Medical bills from before the death

  • Loss of income and financial support

  • Loss of love, guidance, and companionship

  • Emotional suffering

We handle these cases with compassion—and we fight hard, because your loved one deserves that.

What Compensation Can You Recover in a Motorcycle Case?

Depending on your injuries and losses, we may be able to recover:

  • Hospital and medical costs

  • Rehab and long-term care expenses

  • Lost income and reduced earning capacity

  • Pain and suffering

  • Emotional trauma

  • Property damage (your bike, gear, etc.)

  • Wrongful death damages (if applicable)

No two crashes are the same. We’ll take the time to understand what you’ve been through—and make sure the insurance company does too.

We Take Motorcycle Injury and Wrongful Death Cases—Clear or Complicated

Some cases are straightforward. Others have disputed liability, missing evidence, or police reports that got it wrong. We handle both.

We’ve helped riders in:

Whether it’s easy or hard, if you were seriously hurt or lost someone close, we’re ready to fight for you.

Getting Started Is Free and Easy

You don’t have to figure it all out today. Just reach out. We’ll help from there.

  1. Fill out our free case evaluation form.

  2. I’ll review it personally—usually the same day.

  3. We’ll get you pointed in the right direction if I can’t help.

  4. We’ll schedule a free consultation if I can help.

  5. If we take the case, you don’t pay us unless we win.

No pressure. No obligation. Just help.

Serving Riders Across Monterey Bay and the Coast

We help riders and families from every corner of Monterey County, including:

  • Monterey

  • Carmel-by-the-Sea

  • Carmel Valley

  • Pacific Grove

  • Pebble Beach

  • Big Sur

  • Marina

  • Seaside

  • Del Rey Oaks

  • Castroville

  • Highway 1, 68, 218, and rural riding routes

If you went down anywhere in the area—we’re here to stand you back up.

You Ride. We Fight.

If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle crash—or if someone you love never made it home—we’re here to carry the weight. Give us a call at 831-201-0075, or better yet, get your confidential, fast, free, case evaluation today. No phone tag. No intake specialists. Just expert analysis from one of the top motorcycle accident lawyers in the United States.

We understand the roads. We understand the risks. And we understand what it takes to get justice for riders and their families.

You ride. We fight.